Volkswagen Brasilia

Description[]

The Volkswagen Brasília is a rear-engined compact car produced by Volkswagen do Brasil from 1974 to 1982. Designed by Márcio Piancastelli, the Brasília was intended to replace the Beetle, known as the Fusca in Brazil. The car combined the chassis and underpinnings of the Karmann Ghia with styling reminiscent of the Volkswagen Type 4 wagon. It used a 1.6L air-cooled flat-4 mated to a 4-speed manual. Sales began in 1973, initially marketed as a van to take advantage of lower tax rates on trucks or similar vehicles. The Brasília was also marketed in Mexico and Nigeria, the latter in knockdown kits and marketed as the Igala. Production ended in 1982 to be replaced by the Gol, with over 1 million produced.

The Hot Wheels version has a non-stock front bumper, removed back bumper, racing seat and a roll cage. The miniature is a reproduction of the first generation Brasilia (1972-1977).

Versions[]

The Volkswagen Brasilia has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Col #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes
008/244	2011	2011 New Models 8/50	Blue	Front lights chrome stripe, back lights	Gray / Plastic	Clear	White	Chrome PR5	T9678	Malaysia	Base code(s): D08, D09, D11, D12, D13
008/244	2011	2011 New Models 8/50	Green	Front lights chrome stripe, back lights	Dark Gray / Plastic	Tinted (Smoke)	Tan	Chrome PR5	V0034	Malaysia	Base code(s): D24; D25, D28, D30, D31, D33 D36
155/247	2012	Heat Fleet 5/10	Metallic Burgundy	Red, Yellow & White flames	Dark Gray / Plastic	Tinted (Smoke)	Black	Gold Chrome MC5	V5459	Malaysia	Base Code: D42, D43, D44, D45, D46, D50, D51, E03
155/247	2012	Heat Fleet 5/10	Lime Green	Green, Orange & Black flames	Dark Gray / Plastic	Clear	Black	Yellow rim, Black MC5	V5610	Malaysia	Base Code: E08, E11, E14, E17
155/247	2012	Heat Fleet 5/10	Lime Green	Green, Orange and Black flames	Dark Gray / Plastic	Clear	Black	Yellow-rim, Black MC5	V5610	Malaysia	Walmart Exclusive Windshield Banner Base code(s): E01 - E05
	2013	Jungle Rally 5-Pack	Dark Olive Green	Yellow, Black, White, & Red deco, stripes & '78' on sides.	Black / Plastic	Clear	Gray	Orange PR5	X9861	Thailand	Called VW Brasilia Jungle Rally Base code(s): F52, G11, G22, K19
	2015	Holiday Hot Rods 5/6	Metalfake Gold	Red, Green & Black stripes on sides, Red & Green stripes on hood, '15' on sides & hood, Snowflakes on sides	Black / Plastic	Clear	Olive Green	Chrome Red PR5	CFV15	Malaysia	Walmart Exclusive Base code(s): H31, H32
	2024	Car Culture: World Tour 4/5	Harlequin	Detailed headlights, taillights and trim	Black / Metal	Smoke tint	Black	C4SPRR	HRV82	Thailand	New Die-Cast Chassis Base code(s):

2011 card[]

From the back of the 2011 card:

Born: 1973
Birthplace: Wolfsburg, Germany
Designer: Volkswagen Group
Specialty: Brazil's 3-door answer to the Beetle, named for its capital city. With a 4-cylinder, air-cooled boxer engine and 70's styling, this South American import is an old-school favorite.

Volkswagen Brasilia

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